Tradition and Reform in the Law
(Victoria Law Foundation/Melbourne University Law School Law Oration 2013, 3rd October 2013) The Oration discusses the importance of both tradition
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The Courts, Parliament and the Executive
(Deakin Law Oration, 11th September 2013) Thank you for the honour of inviting me to deliver this year’s Deakin Law
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The Rule of Law
(Address to Melbourne Catholic Lawyers Association, 16th August 2013) I am honoured to have been asked to speak to you
Read moreVCAT fee structure modified following community feedback
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that the Government has modified key elements of the proposed new VCAT fee structure after
Read moreHistoric settlement of Dja Dja Wurrung native title claim
The Victorian Government and the Dja Dja Wurrung people have reached a landmark native title settlement that formally recognises the
Read moreAppointment of Victorian Electoral Commissioner
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Warwick Gately AM to the position of Victorian Electoral Commissioner. As the
Read moreNew Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement signed
The Victorian Coalition Government has re-affirmed its commitment to address Koori disadvantage in the justice system with the signing today
Read moreNew appointment to Board of Victoria Legal Aid
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Mr David Thompson as a new Director of Victoria Legal Aid (VLA).
Read moreNew Chairperson for the Legal Services Board
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Fiona Bennett as Chairperson of the Legal Services Board. Ms Bennett has
Read moreGovernment to strengthen oversight of privacy and data protection
Attorney General Robert Clark today announced reforms to strengthen data security and the privacy and protection of personal information within
Read moreVictorian Law Reform Commission to review law on mental impairment and culpability
The Victorian Law Reform Commission has been asked to examine and report on the desirability of changes to the law
Read moreNed Kelly’s remains finally to be laid to rest
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that a new exhumation licence has been issued to enable the remains of Ned Kelly
Read moreNew Chairperson and members for the Victorian Law Reform Commission
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced three new appointments to the Victorian Law Reform Commission, including former Supreme Court judge Philip
Read moreVictorian Coalition Government introduces journalist shield law
Attorney-General Robert Clark has today introduced legislation into Parliament to protect journalists from being forced to disclose the identity of
Read moreNew Supreme Court judge and VCAT President appointed
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Greg Garde QC as a judge of the Supreme Court and President
Read moreVictorian Government to tighten tests for working with children checks
The Victorian Coalition Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to crack down on applicants being authorised to work with
Read moreNew Members for Victorian Law Reform Commission
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Saul Holt and Bruce Gardner as members to the Victorian Law Reform
Read moreInquiry into handling of child abuse by religious and other organisations
The Victorian Coalition Government today announced the establishment of a Parliamentary inquiry into matters relating to the handling of alleged
Read moreVictorian Coalition Government opens up pro bono opportunities
The Victorian Coalition Government has introduced legislation to cut red tape and open up opportunities for more Victorian legal practitioners
Read moreNew appointment to the Victorian Law Reform Commission
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced David Jones AM has been appointed as a member of the Victorian Law Reform Commission,
Read moreLegal Aid receives $1.45M for Equal Opportunity advice and assistance
Attorney-General Robert Clark yesterday launched VLA’s Equal Opportunity Legal Service to provide specialist legal advice and assistance for Victorians making
Read moreJulia Gillard’s toothless building industry law undermines the rule of law
Last week the Gillard Labor Government snuck through amendments to its legislation to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission
Read moreFunding injection for online law handbook
Victoria’s Law Handbook Online will continue to provide free legal information to the Victorian community following a Victorian Coalition Government
Read moreNew appointments to VCAT
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of three new full time members to VCAT and the promotion of three
Read moreNew Chairperson for Victoria Legal Aid
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Mr Andrew Guy as the new Chairperson of Victoria Legal Aid (VLA).
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